Are you struggling to handle a recent change in your life? Sometimes life's challenges are difficult to cope with on our own. A caring, trusted, and competent therapist can help you move beyond challenges, cope with new changes, and grow as a person. This growth can help improve your relationships with family, friends, and co-workers and boost your

I completed my Master of Arts in Counseling degree in 2012, and have been practicing therapy for the past 6 years with a focus on trauma recovery. My goal is to work with people who are interested in personal and interpersonal growth. In my practice, I focus on building insight, compassion, and acceptance of oneself and others, while challenging th

I believe that you have a "knowing" inside of you that, when the overwhelm, confusion or hurt subsides during a session, guides you to perceiving the same situation in a more centered and detached way.
You could say that you are tapping into your "Wise Woman" or Wise Man" that is there but the frantic chatter of everyday life prevents you from t

I understand that it is natural to feel nervous about choosing to begin the therapy process. I believe in going at the pace comfortable determined by the individual. Therapy is most effective when the pace is determined by you. For one hour per week, you have control of the session and can determine how you would like the session to proceed.

When people ask me how therapy works in my practice, I say: We basically have a conversation.
I listen a lot in the beginning, maybe asking a few questions, getting to know who you are and what is happening in your life. I will allow you to talk and "vent" as much you need, or help identify areas for discussion if you hit a "block". I will note

The most important factor by far in choosing a therapist is comfort with the clinician. While the therapist's training and philosophies of treatment are important, the combination of the individual people in the room determines how the therapy progresses and, in large part, the outcome. It is critical that a person seeking therapy trust their insti

In my practice, I strive to guide couples struggling with connection and intimacy issues a process and roadmap to a healthier more fulfilling security that they may not have thought possible. As a trained in the Emotionally Focused Therapy, I have guided many couples discover this process.
My philosophy embraces an understanding that all ther